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AMMONYX® MCO

AMMONYX® MCO serves as an amphoteric surfactant, functioning as a cleansing agent, foam booster, and viscosity builder in personal care and h&i cleaning products. Its roles span 2 in 1 shampoo, automatic dishwashing detergents, body wash, carwash automatic, carwash hand, facial cleansers, fine fabric wash, floor cleaners, and more.

Brand: AMMONYX (21 products)

INCI Name: Myristamine Oxide

Functions: Cleansing Agent, Conditioner, Emulsifier, Foam Booster, Surfactant, Surfactant (Amphoteric), Viscosity Modifier, Wetting Agent

Labeling Claims: Preservative-free, Sulfate-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Synonyms: C12-18-alkyldimethyl amine N-oxides

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Labeling Claims
Agrochemicals Features
HII Features
Functional Properties
  • Cleansing Agent
  • Emulsifier
  • Hair Conditioning Agent
  • Foam Booster
  • Viscosity Builder
  • Can be formulated with anionic, nonionic and cationic products
Biodegradability

Product is readily biodegradable.

Features

Preservative Free

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point100°C-
Amine Oxide (MW 268)30%-
Color60-Apha Scale
Free Amine (MW 252)0.5%-
Density0.959g/ml-
pH (10% in aqueous solution)8--
Viscosity (at 25°C)5098cPs-
Hydrogen Peroxide0.1%-
Viscosity (at 60 °C)365cPs-
Freeze Point10°C-
Flash Pointmin. 94°CPMCC Flash Point Tester
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals0%U.S. EPA
Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC)1mg/l-
Draves Wetting (at 25°C)3sec-
Interfacial Tension3.2nM/M-
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.96--
Surface Tension31.6mN/m-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories
Clearances

All components of AMMONYX MCO are listed in the following countries; the registration numbers for the active ingredients are included in parentheses: Europe (EINECS 273-281-2), Canada (DSL 68955-55-5), Australia (AICS (68955-55-5), United States (TSCA 68955-55-5), and Japan (ENCS 2-198).

Safety & Health

Toxicity

AMMONYX MCO is practically non-toxic orally (LD₅₀ = 5.6 g/kg) and causes mild skin irritation at 10% active and mild to moderate eye irritation at 5% active.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

AMMONYX MCO is available in bulk and 55 gallon drums (net weight 425 lb/193 kg).

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling
  • Normal safety precautions (i.e. gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling AMMONYX MCO. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided.
  • It is recommended that AMMONYX MCO be stored in sealed containers and kept at temperatures not lower than 10°C (50°F) or higher than 48°C (120°F). Avoid overheating or freezing.
  • Bulk Storage Information: Tanks, with a conservation vent, made of 316L stainless steel or fiberglass with an Atlac 382 corrosion liner are recommended. Centrifugal or positive displacement gear pumps and piping should be 316L stainless steel. Recommended storage for bulk tank is 68-86°F (20-30°C).